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Samantha Jane Barks (born 2 October 1990) is a Manx actress and singer who rose to fame after placing third in the BBC talent show-themed television series I'd Do Anything in 2008. She has released three studio albums: Looking in Your Eyes (2007), Samantha Barks (2016), and Into the Unknown (2021), and made her film debut as Éponine in the Tom Hooper-directed Les Misérables in 2012. Her performance in the film won her the Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer and a shared National Board of Review Award with the film's cast.



Barks starred opposite Jonathan Bailey in the Disney Channel musical-comedy Groove High (2012–2013) and again, in the London revival of the musical The Last Five Years in 2016. In 2018, she originated the role of Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman: The Musical on Broadway. Since 2021, she has played Elsa in the West End production of Frozen, though she took some time off for maternity leave.

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STAGE CREDITS

Chess - The Musical In Concert Chess - The Musical In Concert
[West End]
2022
Florence [Replacement]
Frozen the Musical Frozen the Musical
[West End]
West End Premiere, 2021
Elsa
Pretty Woman Pretty Woman
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Vivian Ward
Pretty Woman Pretty Woman
[Chicago]
World Premiere, 2018
Vivian
Honeymoon in Vegas Honeymoon in Vegas
[West End]
West End Concert Production at London Palladium, 2017
Betsy
The Last Five Years The Last Five Years
[West End]
West End Production, 2016
Cathy [Replacement]
Amelie Amelie
[Los Angeles]
Berkley Rep World Premiere Production, 2015
Amelie
Oliver! Oliver!
[UK Tour]
UK Tour, 2011
Nancy
Cabaret Cabaret
[UK Tour]
National Tour, 2008
Sally Bowles
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[West End]
Original London Production, 1985
Eponine [Replacement]

Movies

Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary
[ 2010 ] Eponine
Les Misérables
[ 2012 ] Éponine
The Christmas Candle
[ 2013 ] Emily Barstow
Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
[ 2013 ] Miss Acacia
Interlude in Prague
[ 2017 ] Josefa Duchek
Bitter Harvest
[ 2017 ] Natalka
For Love or Money
[ 2019 ] Connie
The Bait 2021
[ 2021 ] Julie
Tomorrow Morning
[ 2022 ] Catherine

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Video: Eddie Redmayne Recalls Nerve-Wracking LES MISERABLES Oscar Performance

Eddie Redmayne, who starred as Marius in the film of Les Miserables, recalled the nerve-wracking pressure of the Oscars performance in a new interview with Kelly Clarkson. Watch it now!
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Previews: THE REUNION al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI e al TEATRO ROSSETTI

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Alfie Boe Joins Sheridan Smith at Manchester at the Musicals at Co-op Live

Joining double Olivier Award winner Sheridan Smith at her ultimate Christmas party, is West End and Broadway royalty, Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee Alfie Boe OBE.
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Bradley Riches, Amber Davies & Claudia Kariuki Join Scott Alan Live At Cadogan Hall

Bradley Riches, Amber Davies, and Claudia Kariuki will join Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett, and Stuart Matthew Price as guest vocalists for internationally acclaimed songwriter SCOTT ALAN live at Cadogan Hall.
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Rob Houchen, Lucie Jones, Oliver Tompsett, and More to Join Scott Alan Live at Cadogan Hall

Special guest vocalists Rob Houchen, Christine Alladoo, Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett, Lucie Jones, and Stuart Matthew Price will join internationally acclaimed songwriter SCOTT ALAN live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 10 November 2024 at 6.30PM.
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Anya-Taylor Joy Names Elsa from FROZEN as Dream Disney Role: 'I Would Love to Do a Musical'

In a new interview, actress Anya Taylor-Joy expressed an interest in tackling musical theatre- specifically Frozen. 'I would love to do a musical because I’m a bit addicted to hard work,' the Furiosa star said.
Video: Samantha Barks Sings 'Let It Go' at D23 Photo
Video: Samantha Barks Sings 'Let It Go' at D23

Samantha Barks took center stage at this year’s D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase with a powerful rendition of “Let it Go” after Disney Theatrical Group announced the Hit Broadway Musical was filmed on stage and will be premiering on Disney+ in 2025. Watch in this video!
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Video: Disney on Broadway Medley at D23, Featuring ALADDIN, HERCULES, FROZEN, and More

Watch the full Disney on Broadway medley from D23, featuring performances from the West End cast of FROZEN, HERCULES, Broadway's ALADDIN, and more!
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Disney anuncia el musical THE GREATEST SHOWMAN y la grabación de FROZEN en Disney+

El anuncio se hizo en D:23, el evento más importante para los fans de Disney.
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Disney Announces THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Musical; West End FROZEN Coming to Disney+

At the D:23 fan event in Anaheim, California - Disney on Broadway celebrated its 30th anniversary with a thrilling medley of performances and exclusive announcements from its hit stage musicals. Announcements include a stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman, and more.
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ArtsEd Principal Resigns Following Bullying Accusations

Julie Spencer, Principal of Arts Ed, an educational institution backed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, has resigned following an independent, barrister-led inquiry, according to Deadline.
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Songwriter Scott Alan to Return to Birdand in August

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FROZEN's Samantha Barks to Perform on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT Next Week

The Daily Star printed that Samantha Barks, who is currently playing Elsa in the West End production of Frozen, will perform 'Let It Go' on Britain's Got Talent during the semi-finals next week.
Video: Disney on Broadway Stars Perform Multi-Language Medley Photo
Video: Disney on Broadway Stars Perform Multi-Language Medley

In a segment on this morning's show, Good Morning America celebrated 30 years of Disney on Broadway. As part of the segment, stars from Disney's Broadway productions around the world sang a multi-language medley of songs from Disney’s international companies of Aladdin, Beauty and The Beast, Frozen, Hercules, and The Lion King, ending with a magical finale from the Broadway cast of Aladdin in “GMA”’s studios, live. Watch the performance!  
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GOOD MORNING AMERICA to Celebrate 30 Years of Disney on Broadway

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Songwriter Scott Alan to Perform at London's Cadogan Hall in November 2024

Songwriter Scott Alan will perform at Cadogan Hall in November. Learn more about Alan and see how to purchase tickets.
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Watch: FROZEN's Samantha Barks Sings 'Dangerous To Dream' in New Music Video Photo
Watch: FROZEN's Samantha Barks Sings 'Dangerous To Dream' in New Music Video

Watch Samantha Barks sing Dangerous To Dream from Frozen. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Samantha Barks been in?

Samantha Barks has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Samantha Barks been in?

Samantha Barks has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.

What was Samantha Barks's first West End show?

Samantha Barks's first West End show was Les Miserables which opened in 1985

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